Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour round barrows 875m north west of High Blansby

Four round barrows 875m north west of High Blansby

England
List entry 1020818
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History & significance

Four round barrows 875m north west of High Blansby is a Scheduled Monument comprising four Bronze Age burial mounds situated in Yorkshire. The barrows are characteristic funerary structures of the Bronze Age period, typically constructed to mark the graves of individuals of social standing within their communities. Such monuments represent an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. The site's survival and official designation reflect its significance to the archaeological record of Bronze Age Yorkshire.

Four round barrows 875m north west of High Blansby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020818. View the official record →

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What is Four round barrows 875m north west of High Blansby?

Four round barrows 875m north west of High Blansby is a Scheduled Monument comprising four Bronze Age burial mounds situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020818.

Who is responsible for protecting Four round barrows 875m north west of High Blansby?

Four round barrows 875m north west of High Blansby is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020818.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four round barrows 875m north west of High Blansby?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 650m north west of St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn (3.6 km), Round barrow 520m north west of St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn (3.8 km), Prehistoric linear boundary in Ellerburn Wood, 370m north west of St Hilda's Church (3.9 km).

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